0:05. Police said the woman killed Thursday afternoon on the city's east side was 55-year-old Candace Hathaway. SACRAMENTO Calif. (KTXL) An Oakland native with a promising future in basketball died along with two others in a fatal car crash early this week in San Joaquin County. You completed your degree, won a championship, played in the NCAA Tournament and most importantly 11 days earlier raised your hand to rededicate your life to Christ. ", Frayer was raised by his mother after his father died in a car accident when Frayer was 7 years old. and The latest Arizona headlines, national news events of the day + sports and weather updates. Some suffered sudden cardiac death, which has a higher incidence in basketball among young athletes. Grand Canyon University mens basketball player Oscar Frayer was killed in a car crash Tuesday in California just days after appearing in the mens basketball tournament, the school said Thursday. Frayer's teammates reacted to the news of his death on social media. Off the court, he will be remembered for his infectious smile, energetic spirit and caring soul that made him one of the most well-liked students on campus.. "We all just took on different roles. He ranks fourth in scoring (970 points) and made three-pointers (144), and made the WAC All-Defense team . Grand Canyon University announced Thursday that Oscar Frayer, who started less than a week ago for the school in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, died in a car crash. Frayer helped Grand Canyon make its first tournament appearance ever. You were one-of-a-kind and one of the most upbeat and energetic people Ive ever been around. Grand Canyon University senior basketball player Oscar Frayer was killed in a car accident in northern California on Tuesday, the San Joaquin (Calif.) Medical Examiner's Office. Authorities say both officers are expected to survive. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 20: Joe Wieskamp #10 of the Iowa Hawkeyes drives to the basket as Oscar Frayer #4 of the Grand Canyon Antelopes defends during the second half in the first round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum on March 20, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. "Off the court, he will be remembered for his infectious smile, energetic spirit and caring soul that made him one of the most well-liked students on campus.". Grand Canyon basketball player Oscar Frayer killed in car crash three days after playing in NCAA tournament March 26, 2021 / 6:28 AM / CBS News Grand Canyon University basketball player. I cannot put into words the hurt and sadness we all feel, but we know he is in heaven and that gives us great joy to know we will be together again.". "He was one of their first big recruits, and he wanted to be the first guy to lead them to an NCAA tournament and go to school and finish his degree. He was 23. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Download forApple iOSorAndroid. "We love O," Drewsaid. CHP says all three people, including Frayer and Moore, died. A redshirt senior from Oakland, California, Frayer was the son of Oscar Frayer and Bionca Sparrow. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Grand Canyon's men's basketball team fell into a 15-point hole in the first two minutes of the second half Saturday night and wasn't able to overcome California Baptist in a 79-74 Western Athletic . Grand Canyon played Iowa in the first round matchup of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. The school will hold a "celebration of life" service at GCU Arena on Tuesday to honor Frayer and those in the GCU community who have died during the academic year. I cannot put into words the hurt and sadness we all feel, but we know he is in heaven and that gives us great joy to know we will be together again.. It was his 107th start for Grand Canyon, a burgeoning program that he helped guide to its first NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament appearance this season. He was 19 years old. WACHoopsDigest (@WACHoopsDigest) March 24, 2021. Frayer, 23, had just finished his senior season at GCU and was set to walk at commencement in April after graduating with a degree in communications. University of Georgia football player Devin Willock and staff member Chandler LeCroy were killed in a single car crash early Sunday just hours after their team celebrated its national championship . Miss you, O. After logging a career-high 30 starts as a junior, Frayer was academically ineligible in the 2019-2020 season. Legal Statement. Frayer holds the GCU career record with 93 blocked shots and is second all-time in steals. Just three days after playing in the NCAA tournament, Oscar Frayer, a forward on the men's basketball team at Grand Canyon University, died Tuesday in a car accident near Lodi, California, the school's athletics department said Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Frank Knight) Right: A makeshift memorial is set up in front of the arena at the university. About Saturday Tradition | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. Grand Canyon University basketball player Oscar Frayer died from a car accident, three days after the Antelopes played in the NCAA Tournament for the first time, the school announced Thursday. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Oscar Frayer, 23, his older. Oscar Frayer, a player on Grand Canyon Universitys mens basketball team, has reportedly passed away following a tragic car accident, according to WAC Hoops Digest. "On the court, Oscar was known as the 'High Flyer'and will be remembered for his soaring dunks, tenacious defense and game-changing blocked shots," a university statement read. According to the school, the 23-year-old athlete died in a car crash in California on March 23. His final message to his team on Twitter said, "It's forever love.". Get breaking news alerts in the FREE FOX 10 News app. It is not known why the Subaru SUV veered off the road, and police have not revealed who was driving at the time of the accident. The 6-foot-6 forward averaged 6.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists while helping the Lopes win the Western Conference Athletic Tournament for the first time. Frayer was 23. Oscar Frayer, shown at his high school graduation, was preparing to graduate in April from Grand Canyon University before a car crash took the popular basketball player's life. The third person was not identified yet by the San Joaquin County Coroners Office, according to the athletics department. All Rights Reserved. Grand Canyon University basketball player Oscar Frayer, his older sister and a friend died early on Tuesday in a car accident near Lodi, California just days after the senior forward played in an NCAA Tournament loss to Iowa. "We love O," Grand Canyon coach Bryce Drew said in a statement. Frayer was a defensive player and had started in his first three seasons in GCU . The identity of the third individual was not released by the San Joaquin Medical Examiner's Office, as of March 25. The California Highway Patrol said a patrol vehicle had been pulled over to help a semi-truck driver that had broken down on the side of the road early Thursday. We love you O and will see you again in heaven. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Frayer had already graduated and received his degree in communications. Frayer was a redshirt senior forward for Grand Canyon this season and studied communications. Grand Canyon University senior basketball player Oscar Frayer was killed in a car accident in northern California on Tuesday, the San Joaquin Medical Examiner's Office confirmed. He was 23. March 26, 2021 at 6:02 pm CDT. 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Police say thecar ultimately collided with a tree and became engulfed in flames, killing Frayer, 23, his sister Andrea Moore, 28, and their friend, who has not been identified publicly. TRIBUTES have poured in for a Grand Canyon University basketball star who tragically died in a car crash in California. The impact sent the patrol vehicle into a dirt embankment, leaving the officers with serious injuries. Liam Lloyd, one of Frayer's teammates at GCU, said the senior was his "big brother. THANK YOU LOPE NATION for the last 5 years..it's been nothing less than amazing..from President Mueller, to our coaching staff, to my brothers who I compete with everyday..it's love FOREVER. It was Grand Canyon's first NCAA Tournament appearance. Frayer and his sister, 28-year-old Andrea Moore, were killed with an unidentified person in a car crash in Lodi, California, on Tuesday, the school announced Thursday. Oscar Frayer, Grand Canyon basketball player, dies in car accident days after playing in NCAA Tournament Matt Johnson Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Grand Canyon Antelopes forward Oscar. , updated 15:41 GMT 26 Mar 2021. Athens-Clarke police confirmed the victims as 20-year-old Devin Willock, an offensive lineman for the Bulldogs, and 24-year-old Chandler LeCroy, a recruiting staff member. Just watched you play a couple days ago and now youre gone. He was 19 years old. Frayer, a senior, was a four-year starter at Grand Canyon and completed his academic requirements to graduate in April. Fly high O, your name will not be forgotten https://t.co/JRLxwp61p7, Life is so precious one of my all time favourite teammates. Grand Canyon University is mourning the loss of basketball player Oscar Frayer. 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An Oakland native, Frayer earned a communications degree from Grand Canyon and was due to walk in this spring's commencement ceremony. A member of the Grand Canyon University men's basketball team has died after being involved in a car crash in California on Tuesday. Grand Canyon, seeded 15th in the NCAA tournament, lost to No. Grand Canyon basketball star Oscar Frayer was one of three people killed in a car accident earlier this week, the school confirmed in a statement. I cannot put into words the hurt and sadness we all feel, but we know he is in heaven and that gives us great joy to know we will be together again.". An offensive lineman for the University of Georgia and a football staff member died in a car crash Sunday morning. He was 23 years old. Uniondale High School basketball star Jo-Jo Wright, 15, killed in crash. Details about incident were not mentioned in the report. 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